Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve

This is a 150 acre nature reserve on the edge of the Severn Estuary between Portishead and Royal Portbury Dock.

Nestled between housing on one side and industry on the other it is a crucial green buffer. It gives people access to green spaces and provides a vital haven for wildlife.

It is also a safe route for wildlife moving between the Severn Estuary and the important reserves of the Gordano Valley.

Some of the species here are of great conservation concern as nationally numbers are falling. So it is important to safeguard and encourage these species.  We can help through careful land management but also by allowing wildlife to feed and rest undisturbed.

If you are a wildlife lover, the answer is obvious. You can watch wildlife from the relative comfort of the 3 wooden hides overlook the larger ponds. One of these, the Tower Hide also has terrific views across the Severn Estuary to the Welsh hills.

As the paths are flat and easy to walk, jog or cycle along, it is enormously popular and family-friendly. It is free and open to people 24/7. Green areas like this are beneficial in many ways, not least to our health and well being. So it is a great amenity,  especially for those lucky enough to live on its doorstep.